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R481 WLC

1998 Honda Legend

Purple Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,783 mi
Last recorded84,783 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Honda Legend96,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 WLC
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2016 84,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust blow

Pass 10 Jun 2015 77,500 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 66,869 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 58,794 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,447 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slight corrosion at flexible hoses

Pass 25 May 2010 55,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2009 53,285 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2008 51,017 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2007 49,461 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 47,775 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Legend?

Based on 39,583 MOT tests across 4,365 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,513
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,657
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 900
position lamp(s) not working 863
brake binding 853
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 783
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R481 WLC is a 1998 Honda Legend in Purple with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 96,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R481 WLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R481 WLC registered?

R481 WLC is a 1998 Honda Legend, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R481 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 WLC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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